2006 International League season

The 2006 International League season took place from April to September 2006. The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Rochester Red Wings to win the league championship, also known as the Governor's Cup Finals. Attendance Buffalo - 607,929 Charlotte - 306,408 Columbus - 518,875 Durham - 507,547 Indianapolis - 547,768 Louisville - 652,692 Norfolk - 463,769 Ottawa - 122,574 Pawtucket - 613,065 Richmond - 321,696 Rochester - 476,734 Scranton/W.B. - 381,179 Syracuse - 347,699 Toledo - 606,457 Standings International League - North Division Team Win Loss % GB Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons (PHI) 84 58 .592 – Rochester Red Wings (MIN) 79 64 .000 5½ Buffalo Bisons (CLE) 73 68 .518 5½ Ottawa Lynx (BAL) 74 69 .517 5½ Pawtucket Red Sox (BOS) 69 75 .479 16 Syracuse Chiefs (TOR) 64 79 .448 20½ International League - South Division Team Win Loss % GB Charlotte Knights (CWS) 79 62 .560 – Durham Bulls (TB) 64 78 .451 15½ Norfolk Tides (NYM) 57 84 .404 22 Richmond Braves (ATL) 57 86 .399 23 International League - West Division Team Win Loss % GB Toledo Mud Hens (DET) 76 66 .535 – Indianapolis Indians (PIT) 76 66 .535 – Louisville Bats (CIN) 75 68 .524 1½ Columbus Clippers (NYY) 69 73 .000 7 The Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians finish in a tie for the IL West Division they had to play a play-in game the Mud Hens win with a score of 4–0 to win the division title to clinch a spot in Governor's Cup playoffs. Semifinals +Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons vs Rochester Red Wings+Rochester won the series, 3–1.GameDateTeamScoreLocation 1 September 6 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Rochester 6–5 Innovative Field2 September 7 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Rochester 11–5 Innovative Field3 September 8 Rochester at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 6–3 PNC Field4 September 9 Rochester at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 2–0 PNC Field +Charlotte Knights vs Toledo Mud Hens+Toledo won the series, 3–1.GameDateTeamScoreLocation1 September 6 Charlotte at Toledo 5–0 Fifth Third Field2 September 7 Charlotte at Toledo 6–2 Fifth Third Field3 September 8 Toledo at Charlotte 6–2 Knights Stadium4 September 9 Toledo at Charlotte 5–2 Knights Stadium Governor's Cup Finals +Rochester Red Wings vs Toledo Mud Hens+Toledo won the series, 3–2.GameDateTeamScoreLocation 1 September 12 Toledo at Rochester 6–3 Innovative Field2 September 13 Toledo at Rochester 6–1 Innovative Field3 September 14 Rochester at Toledo 10–4 Fifth Third Field4 September 15 Rochester at Toledo 6–0 Fifth Third Field5 September 16 Rochester at Toledo 10–1 Fifth Third Field Toledo lost to Tucson Sidewinders in the first ever Triple-A National Championship Game by the score of 5–2. Bracket Semifinals Governor's Cup Finals high N1 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons 1 WC Rochester Red Wings 3 S1 Charlotte Knights 1 W1 Toledo Mud Hens 3 WC Rochester Red Wings 2 W1 Toledo Mud Hens 3 References External links International League official website Category:International League seasons